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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 19, 2018

Winter Garden's beloved tire lady restored

West Orange County residents who lived here in the 1970s and ’80s might remember the iconic tire lady statue that stood in front of Griffith Tire. Once missing, she has been restored and is back in commission in Georgia.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
September 19, 2018

People of Faith Lutheran Church opens counseling center

People of Faith Lutheran Church, in Winter Garden, is partnering with Lutheran Counseling Services to offer professional sessions to the community.

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 19, 2018

A deeper dive: Edgy Glum selling shark teeth for a cause

Nine-year-old Edgy Glum's quest to find shark teeth has spurred a movement to eliminate red tide and save marine life.

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Neighborhood

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 19, 2018

Obituary: Jo Ann Graber

Jo Ann Graber, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

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Obituaries

Amy Quesinberry Price
September 18, 2018

Obituary: Mary Josephine Campbell

Mary Josephine Campbell, 80, of DeFuniak Springs and formerly of Ocoee, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.

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Obituaries

Eric Gutierrez
September 18, 2018

Winter Garden commission favors raised millage rate

City leaders approved the first reading of an ordinance to raise the rate to 4.50 mills at the Sept. 13 city commission meeting.

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Gabby Baquero
September 17, 2018

Heavy rain, rising lake levels threaten homes in Gotha

Several homeowners in Gotha residing near lakes are contending with flood threats from the abnormally heavy rainfall received this year.

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Harry Sayer
September 16, 2018

BLACK TIE: The Gift of Life’s Broadway Babies Charity Gala

The fifth annual gala put on an elegant show to help families of premature children.

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Eric Gutierrez
September 13, 2018

Winter Garden Commission meeting set for Sept. 13

The city’s first budget hearing will be taking place at the beginning of the meeting.

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Gabby Baquero
September 13, 2018

OCPS 30/30 rule leads to long lines, bus delays

Some Bridgewater parents have grown frustrated from standing in long lines to pick up students and having children arrive home late following a 30/30 lockdown.